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Towel bars are infamous for coming out of the walls, leaving damageddrywallbehind.
Read ahead to learn how to install a towel bar the right way, with or without a stud.
Before You Begin
Towel bars are available in several widths.
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In an ideal world, each end of the towel bar would be securely fastened to astud.
This almost never happens, but if possible, it will make your towel bar much stronger.
Lastly, if hitting one stud puts your towel bar in an awkward position, simplyplace anchorson each side.
It’s not the best option, but it will work if done properly.
Additionally, you’ll need to determine the ideal height for your towel bar.
If your towel bar came with a template, use it.
Then, remove the towel bar and check the marks with a level to ensure they are level.
This will greatly increase the longevity of your towel bar.
If you’re mounting directly into a stud, use a bit slightly smaller than your mounting screw.
If usingdrywall anchors, use the bit size specified for your anchor.
Most towel bars come with drywall anchors that are less than ideal for holding a towel bar.
Slide the bar and second bar holder into place and tighten the second set screw.
To anchor a towel bar, use drywall anchors that create a strong hold in the drywall.
These anchors can be driven into the wall, then screwed into place using a standard screwdriver.
